Sophomore cotillion recap
February 28, 2010 • written by Avra Bossov (’11)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under Featured, News
On Saturday, February 27, the sophomore class and their dates gathered in Cafeteria 1 for sophomore cotillion, themed “Cities of the World.” Over 500 people were in attendance, which is more than the amount of people in the sophomore class. Tickets cost $20 and were sold the weeks prior to the event... Read more »
Check out Eastside’s fashion trends from the Sophomore cotillion!
February 28, 2010 • written by Avra Bossov ('11)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under Featured, News
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, the Class of 2012 donned corsages and dresses following these fashion trends: patterned, lacy, short and black, turquoise and metallic. Also featured are trends from the French exchange students, visiting Cherry Hill High School East! Photos and photo illustrations... Read more »
Pardon My Scotch
February 28, 2010 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10) /Eastside Art Director
Filed under Comics, Featured
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Boys’ swimming advances to state championship
February 25, 2010 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
On Tuesday, February 23, East’s boys’ varsity swim team beat Mainland 89-81 in the semi- finals of the state playoffs. With the win, the Cougars earned the right to take on Bridgewater- Raritan in the New Jersey Group A State Championship on Sunday, February 28, which will take place at The College... Read more »
New SGA officers elected
February 25, 2010 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News
Today new school SGA officers were elected. Jason Warren (’11) will be the new president and Dan Desrochers (’11), Matt Bogdonoff (’11), Kenny Soll (’11), and Adam Rosenthal (’12) will be the new vice presidents. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New SGA officers elected",... Read more »
FDA raises money for a club field trip
February 24, 2010 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/ Eastside Managing Editor
Filed under News
Today, Wednesday, February 24, the Future Doctors of America (FDA) Club held an after school bake sale to raise money for the club’s future endeavors. The club members hope to purchase club t-shirts and possibly attend a field trip similar to other years’ trips to the Mutter Museum and a hospital... Read more »
Art Club plans to add art to the guidance wing
February 24, 2010 • written by Laura Kane ('11)/ Eastside Community Editor
Filed under News
Today the art club met after school with Mrs. Regan to discuss a plan to create new wall art for the guidance office. The guidance department hopes with the help of the art club to spruce up the plain white walls that currently border the guidance wing. Mrs. Regan, along with other counselors, designed... Read more »
Wing Bowl results and photos
February 24, 2010 • written by Avra Bossov (’11)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under Featured, News
On Friday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m., spectators gathered in East’s auditorium to watch the epic showdown between Erdong Chen (’11), seeking a three-peat championship, and Mr. Rick Friedman, winner of the 2006 Wing Bowl. Friedman was victorious, with a two-wing lead. Although originally scheduled... Read more »
East wrestlers take on competition at Districts
February 24, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
On Friday, the East wrestling team wrestled in the district tournament. Brian Lussier (’11) won distrcits at the 189 pound weight class. Tommy Appleman (’11) came in 3rd place at the 119 pound class, Travis Boardman (’11) came in 3rd at the 125 weight class and Kevin Swenson came... Read more »
Listen to Wing Bowl V coverage
February 24, 2010 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Sports Editor and Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager
Filed under East Sports, Radio, Sports
Autreen Rahbari (’10) and Mike Davis (’10) navigate through the exciting Cherry Hill East 2010 Wing Bowl, bringing you stats, opinions and on-the-spot interviews with some of the contestants. Check it out http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=906 SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
Boys’ Basketball Defeats Paulsboro
February 23, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/ Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
In a very tight game with a misleading final score, the Cougars defeated Paulsboro 67-58 just two days after defeating rival Cherry Hill West. While this game was close throughout, it seemed as though East had the upper hand throughout. Even though these two teams are in different conferences and are... Read more »
East students participate in fire drill after 8th period
February 23, 2010 • written by Zach Schwartz ('10)/ Eastside Humor Editor
Filed under News
Monday afternoon, East’s students and faculty participated in a routine fire drill. There was nothing unusual about this drill, save for when it took place: at the end of 8th period, the very end of the school day. Students and faculty were ushered out of the building as usual, but were allowed... Read more »
Eastside Exclusive Video: Freshmen Dance 2010
February 23, 2010 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/ Eastside Managing Editor, Paige Hymson ('10)/ Eastside Entertainment Editor and Sari Soffer ('10)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
Eastside goes behind the scenes to get the scoop on the 2010 Freshman Dance… Eastside Exclusive: CHE Freshman Dance 2010 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Eastside Exclusive Video: Freshmen Dance 2010", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/news/eastside-exclusive-video-freshmen-dance-2010/" }); Read More →
One Size Fits All
February 21, 2010 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10) /Eastside Art Director
Filed under Comics
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El Wingador to make special appearance
February 19, 2010 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News, Sports
Bad weather two weeks ago forced the Wing Bowl date to change to tonight, resulting in a few planned participants possibly unable to attend, including two-time champ Erdong Chen (’11). However, Bill “El Wingador” Simmons, five-time wing-eating national champion, will be present at... Read more »
Quixote Quest prepares for its “Hope for Haiti” Coffee House
February 18, 2010 • written by Julie Coben ('11)/Eastside Community Editor
Filed under Community
Quixote Quest, a community service club for teens of New Jersey, will be holding a “Hope for Haiti” Coffee House this Sunday, February 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spot Teen Center, located inside of the Echelon Mall. The event will include teen performances from various high schools in the South... Read more »
Cherry Hill East opens its doors for Open House
February 18, 2010 • written by Shelly Tan ('10)/ Eastside Video Editor
Filed under News
On Tuesday, February 16, Cherry Hill East opened its doors to all prospective 8th graders for its annual Open House. Open House offers middle school students the chance to learn more about East and all that it has to offer. It also serves as a way for clubs to recruit potential freshmen for the next... Read more »
Videogame Controllers Also Function as Weapons
February 14, 2010 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10) /Eastside Art Director
Filed under Comics
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When in Rome review
February 14, 2010 • written by Hailey Edelstein ('12)/ Eastside Online News Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Featured
The typical romantic comedy story line never seems to change. A work-obsessed woman who claims she has no interest in love messes with fate and suddenly finds the “perfect guy” while being seemingly struck by love. She encounters a few bumps in the road that are supposed to make us laugh. As usual... Read more »
Varsity boys’ basketball blows out Woodrow Wilson as Santo sets school points record
February 9, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Even though the Cougars won big today 81-29, the big news on the night was Chris Santo (’11) breaking the school’s all-time points record in the first half and creating a new school record of 1,595 points after he finished with 31 today in the game which was moved up because of the impending... Read more »
The 2010 Volunteer Fair offers community service opportunities
February 9, 2010 • written by Laura Kane (’11)/ Eastside Community Editor
Filed under Community
On Monday February 8, East’s and West’s PTAs organized the 2010 Volunteer Fair at the Cherry Hill Library. Over ten volunteer organizations held booths to recruit teen volunteers for their services. From Bancroft to the Camden County Animal Shelter, various organizations are looking for devoted students... Read more »
Spanish Club explores opportunities to study abroad
February 9, 2010 • written by Julia Finkel (’10)/ Eastside Opinions Editor
Filed under News
Though most students enjoyed a half-day of classes due to the snowstorm, the learning continued for a few students Monday, February 7 in room C307 after school. Members of the Spanish Club, with supervision from Spanish teacher Ms. Rachel Boswell, met for their monthly meeting. Jonathan Lim (’10),... Read more »
Out For Some Fresh Air
February 7, 2010 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10) /Eastside Art Director
Filed under Comics
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Tyra Banks leaves talk show
February 7, 2010 • written by Danielle Fox (’13)/ For Eastside
Filed under Entertainment, Featured
After five years world supermodel and American Television Personality, Tyra Banks, will close down her talk show this spring to pursue new career options. The show has won two Daytime Emmy awards and is nominated for a NAACP Image Award for an “Outstanding Talk Series.” In her journal Banks wrote,... Read more »
Disney reveals plans to build new Lost ride
February 7, 2010 • written by Laura Kane ('11)/ Eastside Community Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Die-hard fans of Lost who dreamed of running away from the smoke monster or fighting against the darma initiative, may now be able to see their wish come true through Disney’s new stimulus ride. Disney is now workshopping on an idea to transform the popular TV show Lost into a new stimulus ride. At... Read more »
Nicolle and Zach show officially debuts online
February 7, 2010 • written by Nicolle Rochino ('10)/ Eastside Art Director, Zach Schwartz ('10)/ Eastside Humor Editor ('10) and Alex Krefetz ('10)/ Eastside Staff. [Edited by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Humor, Radio
http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=939 The arbitrary and adorable musings of Zach Schwartz and Nicolle Rochino are a different kind of stroke of life. Episode Summary: Napkins, Fifa, clothing and explosions. Just another day. Guest Starring: Alex Krefetz (’10) SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
Dessert Picks
February 6, 2010
Filed under Top Picks
In the front window of Philly Cupcake stands this mannequin dressed in a cupcake decorated outfit. Picture by: Julie Coben ('11)/Eastside Community Editor Philly Cupcake Julie Coben (’11)/Eastside Community Editor Located on 1132 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Philly Cupcake, the “Cupcakery... Read more »
Super Bowl Preview
February 5, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Well, it’s that time. Super Sunday, and while you’re all digging out from the snow, Super Bowl XLIV will be played in 78 degrees and plentiful sunshine. Doesn’t that make you happy? Anyway, here my take on the big game (minus the commercials). Saints Offense vs. Colts D: The Colts D is very fast,... Read more »
Opera Night presents “A Night of Gershwin”
February 5, 2010 • written by Avra Bossov (’11)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under Featured, News
On Thursday, February 4, 2010, beginning at 7:30 p.m., the Cherry Hill East music department premiered this year’s Opera Night, themed “A Night of Gershwin.” George Gershwin was an American composer whose composition Porgy and Bess (1935) is considered an important modern American opera due to... Read more »
Boys’ Swim Team Defeats Lenape
February 3, 2010 • written by Moriah Schervone ('11)/ Eastside Global Commentary Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
The East Boys Varsity Swim Team triumphantly defeated Lenape High School yesterday, at a final score of 109-61. The East swimmers dominated to such a great extent that, at one point, they stopped keeping score. Two first place winners from the meet were captain Matt Radziwill (’10) and Wesley Ho (’11)... Read more »
Girls’ Basketball Falls to Cherokee
February 3, 2010 • written by Meredith Medoway ('10)/ Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Girl’s Varsity basketball lost in their game against Cherokee 60-45 Tuesday, February 2. The girls started out well with a lead of 5-0. Then, Cherokee began to make a comeback and by halftime, Cherokee had a seven-point lead. Cherokee is ranked third in south Jersey while East is currently in fourth.... Read more »
Girls’ Swimming beats Lenape
February 3, 2010 • written by Brooke Weiss ('10)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Yesterday, East’s girls’ swim team won 102 to 68 in a meet against Lenape. The team came in first for the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:01.54 by Marlee Ehrlich, Kirsten Lee, Eliana Bennett and Morgan Lawler. Kirsten Lee came in first with a time of 2:21.74 for the 200 I.M., Morgan Lawler placed... Read more »
good night c u next time
February 2, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
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east loses in a heartbraker, f…
February 2, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
east loses in a heartbraker, final score: cherokee-63, east-62 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "east loses in a heartbraker, f…", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/uncategorized/east-loses-in-a-heartbraker-f/" }); Read More →